Personal Strengths

I taking a Management class and I was just taking it to fulfill my last Business Minor requirement but I have actually been learning a lot about myself. I had to buy a book called Strengths Finder and take a test online that would tell me my 5 Strengths. Well here are mine.
1. Futuristic
2. Learner
3. Discipline
4. Empathy
5. Individualization
It's funny to have those strengths in front of you because you think, "Wow I thought that was a weakness!" Like take empathy for example I always think about how other people are feeling, how what I say or do will affect them and it drives me crazy sometimes. I thought it was a weakness because it prohibited me from doing things. However, in a work environment I'm learning it is a great skill to have as management, you can really understand your employees and what they need.

Also we have been watching a series of videos on strengths and weaknesses... sounds lame right? Actually it is really interesting. Contrary to what society will tell you.. you should not spend time and effort to improve on your weaknesses! Instead spend that energy on furthering your strengths and imagine the things that you could do! I remember when my sister was failing math and all the teachers were concerned and they thought she had a real problem. Well my mom let my sister drop math and that is exactly what she should have done. My sister wasn't good at math.. so what? That wasn't her strength and that is ok, because she pulled out of it she was able to focus and improve on things she was good at and not only that but also enjoyed.

Finally strengths are things that you enjoy! Things that when you do them you lose track of time, you feel replenished after doing them and look forward to doing them. Think back to the last activity you enjoyed... those are your strengths. They say that 2 out of 10 are using their strengths in the work place and it's because people don't know how to determine their strengths. Well it's easy think about what you enjoy doing and make an effort to incorporate that into your work and life! Live your passion!! Don't do things that you"have to" because you don't have to. You are in control of your life and you can determine how to use your strengths. So I'll encourage all of you to learn your strenths and live up to your potential! You will be a happier and more efficient person!